Letters to the editor Oct. 28

The Kalispell City Council recently accepted comments on converting two on-street parking locations within the downtown Business Improvement District from parallel to diagonal parking. The move begins to add new parking spaces for customers’ convenience, generating greater economic return for area businesses. A goal of The Downtown Plan.

Roger's Burgers comes to Neider

Business Bits

Special options for "burgers" and everything made from scratch are offerings from Roger's Burgers, which will open Monday at 155 W. Neider Ave. It's the former Cafe Chulo site (and originally a Boston Market) in front of K-Mart east of Highway 95.

German police conduct raids linked to illegal gambling

BERLIN (AP) — Hundreds of police officers searched shisha bars, tea houses and illegal gambling halls across western Germany early Sunday.

German police conduct raids linked to illegal gambling

BERLIN (AP) — Hundreds of police officers searched shisha bars, tea houses and illegal gambling halls across western Germany early Sunday.

German police conduct raids linked to illegal gambling

BERLIN (AP) — Hundreds of police officers searched shisha bars, tea houses and illegal gambling halls across western Germany early Sunday.

Potter waives right to preliminary hearing

By KATHY NUSSBERGER

Rifle contest winner soon to be revealed

MINERAL AND SANDERS COUNTIES – The end of another hunting season signifies the end of the annual rifle contest held by the Mineral Independent and Clark Fork Valley Press newspapers.

Adams County Sheriff’s Office seeks alleged robbery suspects

The Adams County Sheriff’s Office is looking for two suspects after a robbery Monday at the Country Travel Plaza at 790 Pence Road in Lind, Washington.

Legals September 29, 2016

NOTICE OF TRUSTEE SALE File No.: Trustee: 8852.20160 Northwest Trustee Services, Inc. Grantors: Keith J. Schaeffer & Leah R. Schaeffer, Husband and Wife Grantee: Freedom Mortgage Corporation Ref to DOT Auditor File No.: 292358 Tax Parcel ID No.: 1935230568408 Abbreviated Legal: LOT 8, BLOCK 84, GREENE & PROUTYS 2nd, ADAMS CO., WA Notice of Trustee's Sale Pursuant to the Revised Code of Washington 61.24, et seq. THIS NOTICE IS THE FINAL STEP BEFORE THE FORECLOSURE SALE OF YOUR HOME You have only 20 DAYS from the recording date of this notice to pursue mediation. DO NOT DELAY. CONTACT A HOUSING COUNSELOR OR AN ATTORNEY LICENSED IN WASHINGTON NOW to assess your situation and refer you to mediation if you are eligible and it may help you save your home. See below for safe sources of help. SEEKING ASSISTANCE Housing counselors and legal assistance may be available at little or no cost to you. If you would like assistance in determining your rights and opportunities to keep your house, you may contact the following: The statewide foreclosure hotline for assistance and referral to housing counselors recommended by the Housing Finance Commission Telephone: Toll-free: 1-877-894-HOME (1-877-894-4663). Web site: http://www.dfi.wa.gov/consumers/homeownership/post purchase counselors foreclosure.htm The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-569-4287. Web site: http://www.hud.gov/offices/hsg/sfh/hcc/fc/index.cfm?webListAction=search&searchstate=WA&filterSvc=dfc The statewide civil legal aid hotline for assistance and referrals to other housing counselors and attorneys Telephone: Toll-free: 1-800-606-4819. Web site: http://nwjustice.org/what-clear. I. On October 7, 2016, at 10:00 AM. At main entrance to the Adams County Courthouse, 210 Broadway in the City of Ritzville, State of Washington, the undersigned Trustee (subject to any conditions imposed by the Trustee) will sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder, payable at time of sale, the following described real property "Property", situated in the County(ies) of Adams, State of Washington: Lot 8, Block 84, Greene & Proutys 2nd Second Addition to the Town of Ritzville, according to the Plat thereof recorded in the Office of the Auditor of Adams County, Washington. Commonly known as: 206 West 6th Avenue Ritzville, WA 99169 which is subject to that certain Deed of Trust dated 05/22/09, recorded on 05/28/09, under Auditor's File No. 292358, records of Adams County, Washington, from Keith J. Schaeffer and Leah R. Schaeffer, husband and wife, as Grantor, to Frontier Title & Escrow Company, as Trustee, to secure an obligation "Obligation" in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. solely as nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, its successors and assigns, as Beneficiary, the beneficial interest in which was assigned by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc., as designated nominee for Freedom Mortgage Corporation, beneficiary of the security instrument, its successors and assigns to Freedom Mortgage Corporation, under an Assignment/Successive Assignments recorded under Auditor's File No. 312839. *The Tax Parcel ID number and Abbreviated Legal Description are provided solely to comply with the recording statutes and are not intended to supplement, amend or supersede the Property's full legal description provided herein. II. No action commenced by the Beneficiary of the Deed of Trust is now pending to seek satisfaction of the Obligation in any Court by reason of the Grantor's or Borrower's default on the Obligation secured by the Deed of Trust. III. The Beneficiary alleges default of the Deed of Trust for failure to pay the following amounts now in arrears and/or other defaults: Amount due to reinstate as of 05/31/2016. If reinstating after this date, please contact NWTS for the exact reinstatement amount. Monthly Payments $5,929.94 Late Charges $250.11 Lender's Fees & Costs $105.00 Total Arrearage $6,285.05 Trustee's Expenses (Itemization) Trustee's Fee $450.00 Statutory Mailings $33.48 Recording Costs $76.00 Postings $80.00 Total Costs $579.48 Total Amount Due: $6,864.53 Other known defaults as follows: IV. The sum owing on the Obligation is: Principal Balance of $87,414.41, together with interest as provided in the note or other instrument evidencing the Obligation from 10/01/15, and such other costs and fees as are due under the Obligation, and as are provided by statute. V. The Property will be sold to satisfy the expense of sale and the Obligation as provided by statute. The sale will be made without representation or warranty, express or implied regarding title, possession, encumbrances or condition of the Property on October 7, 2016. The default(s) referred to in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances costs and fees thereafter due, must be cured by 09/26/16 (11 days before the sale date), to cause a discontinuance of the sale. The sale will be discontinued and terminated if at any time before 09/26/16 (11 days before the sale date), the default(s) as set forth in paragraph III, together with any subsequent payments, late charges, advances, costs and fees thereafter due, is/are cured and the Trustee's fees and costs are paid. The sale may be terminated any time after 09/26/16 (11 days before the sale date), and before the sale by the Borrower, Grantor, any Guarantor or the holder of any recorded junior lien or encumbrance paying the entire balance of principal and interest secured by the Deed of Trust, plus costs, fees, and advances, if any made pursuant to the terms of the obligation and/or Deed of Trust, and curing all other defaults. VI. A written notice of default was transmitted by the Beneficiary or Trustee to the Borrower and Grantor at the following address(es): NAME AND ADDRESS Keith J. Schaeffer 206 West 6th Avenue Ritzville, WA 99169 Leah R. Schaeffer 206 West 6th Avenue Ritzville, WA 99169 Keith J. Schaeffer 3824 North Atlantic Street Spokane, WA 99205 Leah R. Schaeffer 3824 North Atlantic Street Spokane, WA 99205 Keith J. Schaeffer PO Box 627 Ione, WA 99139 Leah R. Schaeffer PO Box 627 Ione, WA 99139 by both first class and certified mail, return receipt requested on 04/27/16, proof of which is in the possession of the Trustee; and on 04/28/16 Grantor and Borrower were personally served with said written notice of default or the written notice of default was posted on a conspicuous place on the real property described in paragraph I above, and the Trustee has possession of proof of such service or posting. VII. The Trustee, whose name and address are set forth below, will provide in writing to anyone requesting it a statement of all costs and trustee's fees due at any time prior to the sale. VIII. The effect of the sale will be to deprive the Grantor and all those who hold by, through or under the Grantor of all their interest in the Property. IX. Anyone having any objection to the sale on any grounds whatsoever will be afforded an opportunity to be heard as to those objections if they bring a lawsuit to restrain the sale pursuant to RCW 61.24.130. Failure to bring such a lawsuit may result in a waiver of any proper grounds for invalidating the Trustee's sale. X. NOTICE TO OCCUPANTS OR TENANTS - The purchaser at the Trustee's Sale is entitled to possession of the property on the 20th day following the sale, as against the Grantor under the Deed of Trust (the owner) and anyone having an interest junior to the Deed of Trust, including occupants who are not tenants. After the 20th day following the sale the purchaser has the right to evict occupants who are not tenants by summary proceedings under Chapter 59.12 RCW. For tenant-occupied property, the purchaser shall provide a tenant with written notice in accordance with RCW 61.24.060. The trustee's rules of auction may be accessed at www.northwesttrustee.com and are incorporated by this reference. You may also access sale status at www.northwesttrustee.com and www.USA-Foreclosure.com. Date Executed: Northwest Trustee Services, Inc., Trustee Authorized Signature 13555 SE 36th St. Suite 100 Bellevue, WA 98006 Contact: Nanci Lambert (425) 586-1900. Schaeffer, Keith and Leah (TS# 8852.20160) 1002.287244-File No. #09016/5304922 Pub: September 8 & 29, 2016

Movers and shakers

Cold weather stifled holiday ski visits

The weather outside was indeed frightful over the holidays in Northwest Montana, forcing many would-be skiers to stay indoors.

101 Women, Sandpoint announces BHT grant award

Bonner Homeless Transitions is the most recent recipient of a $10,000 grant from 101 Women, Sandpoint. Bonner Homeless Transitions provides housing and program management services to homeless families and victims of domestic violence in Bonner County. Their goal is to help individuals and families who are homeless, in danger of becoming homeless, or who lack adequate housing reach self-sufficiency and independent living in a safe and supportive environment.

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Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.

Bigfork museum celebrates summer of local female artists

Marnie Forbis, the director of the Bigfork Museum of Art & History, has always wanted to do a women's show.